Europe Nominees 2023
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Europe nominees of the 30th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2023 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2023 | Virgin Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2023 | Air France La Première |
|---|---|
| British Airways First | |
| Lufthansa First Class | |
| SWISS First | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline 2023 | Air France |
|---|---|
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline Brand 2023 | Air France |
|---|---|
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2023 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Brussels Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Asia 2023 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2023 | Virgin Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2023 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2023 | TUI fly |
|---|---|
| Condor | |
| euroAtlantic Airways | |
| SunExpress |
| Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2023 | Wizz Air |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | |
| easyJet | |
| Jet2.com | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Volotea | |
| Vueling |
| Europe's Leading Private Jet Charter 2023 | Diamonte Jets |
|---|---|
| 365 Aviation | |
| Air Charter Service | |
| ExecuJet | |
| LunaJets | |
| Luxaviation | |
| NetJets Europe | |
| Private Jet Charter | |
| Skytime Jets | |
| Tyrolean Jet Services |
| Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2023 | Vueling Airlines |
|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | |
| Atlantic Airways | |
| BinterCanarias | |
| Pegasus Airlines |
Attraction
| Europe's Leading Brandy Distillery Tour 2023 | ARARAT, Armenia |
|---|---|
| Armagnac Darroze | |
| NOY Brandy |
| Europe's Leading Cognac Distillery Tour 2023 | Martell, France |
|---|---|
| Camus, France | |
| Château de Cognac, France | |
| Hennessy, France | |
| Rémy Martin, France |
| Europe's Leading New Tourist Attraction 2023 | Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Center, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Diamond Bridge, Georgia | |
| Lava Show, Iceland | |
| Sky Bridge 721, Czech Republic | |
| Sljeme 360°, Croatia |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery 2023 | Campo Viejo, Spain |
|---|---|
| Antinori | |
| Bodegas Ysios, Spain | |
| Château La Coste | |
| Miguel Torres, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery Design 2023 | Bodegas Ysios, Spain |
|---|---|
| Château Cheval Blanc, France | |
| Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Spain | |
| Marchesi Antinori, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Vodka Distillery Tour 2023 | Absolut Vodka, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Bols | |
| Ketel 1 |
Car
| Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2023 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Company 2023 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2023 | Sixt Ride |
|---|---|
| Avis Chauffeur | |
| Blacklane | |
| Carey International | |
| TOP-ALLIANCE |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2023 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis Prestige | |
| Elite Rent-a-Car | |
| Europcar |
Destination
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2023 | Huesca La Magia, Spain |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| England | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain | |
| Wales |
| Europe's Leading All-Season Destination 2023 | Batumi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Geneva, Switzerland | |
| Munich, Germany | |
| Oslo, Norway | |
| Salzburg, Austria | |
| Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Tallinn, Estonia |
| Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2023 | The Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Cannes, France | |
| Corfu, Greece | |
| Costa Navarino, Greece | |
| Mallorca, Spain | |
| Marbella, Spain | |
| Porto Santo Island, Madeira | |
| Sardinia, Italy |
| Europe's Leading City Tourist Board 2023 | Madrid Destino |
|---|---|
| This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau | |
| Turismo de Lisboa | |
| Turismo Roma | |
| Visit Batumi | |
| Visit London | |
| visitBerlin |
| Europe's Leading Cultural Destination 2023 | Spain |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Italy |
| Europe's Leading Destination 2023 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2023 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Istanbul, Türkiye | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Porto, Portugal | |
| Region of Attica, Greece | |
| Venice, Italy |
General
| Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2023 | Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Ariège Pyrenees, France | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| Bystřicko Region, Czech Republic | |
| Laško, Slovenia | |
| Wild Taiga, Finland |
Hotels & Resorts
| Europe's Leading All-Suite Hotel 2023 | Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, Spain |
|---|---|
| Astra Suites, Greece | |
| Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, Greece | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| The Olivar Suites, Greece |
| Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2023 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AMANO Group | |
| Phoenix Hotel Management Company |
| Europe's Leading Conference Resort 2023 | Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2023 | Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2023 | Delphina Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Sogedin Hotels |
| Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company 2023 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| CHC Group – Chnaris Hotel Management, Development & Consulting | |
| HotelBrain Group | |
| Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts | |
| Michels & Taylor |
| Europe's Leading Independent Hotel Group 2023 | Kaizen Hoteles |
|---|---|
| Keytel | |
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Nobis Hospitality Group |
| Europe's Leading Luxury All-Suite Resort 2023 | Las Terrazas de Abama Suites, Spain |
|---|---|
| Aeonic Suites & Spa, Greece | |
| Aqua Luxury Suites, Greece | |
| Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Resort Brand 2023 | Aman Resorts |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Mandarin Oriental | |
| One&Only Resorts | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | |
| The Ritz-Carlton |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2023 | Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece |
|---|---|
| Daios Cove, Greece | |
| Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Premium Hotel Brand 2023 | voco Hotels |
|---|---|
| Autograph Collection Hotels | |
| Design Hotels | |
| Le Méridien | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Resort Brand 2023 | Domes Resorts |
|---|---|
| Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas | |
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | |
| Meliá Hotels & Resorts | |
| Rixos Hotels | |
| Sofitel |
| Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2023 | Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences, Cyprus | |
| Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2023 | Citadines Apart'hotel |
|---|---|
| Be Mate | |
| Oakwood | |
| Rêvelton Hotels & Apartments |
| Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2023 | Monte Santo Resort, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Adam&Eve, Türkiye | |
| Argos in Cappadocia, Türkiye | |
| Domes Aulūs Elounda, Greece | |
| Pousada Mosteiro Amares, Portugal | |
| Swinney Wood Log Cabins, England |
Marketing
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Rail
| Europe's Leading Luxury Train 2023 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express |
|---|---|
| British Pullman, A Belmond Train | |
| El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | |
| Golden Eagle | |
| Golden Eagle Danube Express | |
| Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train |
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2023 | Nomade Aventure |
|---|---|
| bamba Travel | |
| Exodus Travels | |
| Explore! | |
| Grand Tours Project | |
| Travel Talk | |
| TruTravels |
| Europe's Leading Destination Management Company 2023 | Mideast Travel Worldwide |
|---|---|
| DMC Nordic | |
| Kuoni Tumlare | |
| Miki Travel 目的地管理 | |
| Moloney & Kelly | |
| ODS Turkey | |
| Oreva France | |
| Portugal Deluxe | |
| Tour Partner Group | |
| Travelive |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Travel Management Company 2023 | The Tour Company |
|---|---|
| ALTOUR | |
| Detonate |
| Europe's Leading Group Tour Operator 2023 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| PrimaTours | |
| Tailored Travel |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Driving Tour Operator 2023 | Ultimate Driving Tours |
|---|---|
| Alps & Autobahns | |
| Colcorsa | |
| Scenic Car Tours |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2023 | Abercrombie & Kent |
|---|---|
| Audley Travel | |
| Ciconia Exclusive Journeys | |
| Jacada Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Travel Agency 2023 | NUBA |
|---|---|
| Black Tomato | |
| cazenove+loyd | |
| Nomad Hill | |
| Plenia Travel | |
| Quintessentially Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Media Travel Agency 2023 | Media Travels |
|---|---|
| Access Bookings | |
| Compass Travel Management | |
| Frenchway Travel | |
| Screen and Music Travel |
| Europe's Leading Online Travel Agency 2023 | Trip.com |
|---|---|
| Booking.com | |
| ebookers.com | |
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| lastminute.com | |
| Opodo | |
| Stayforlong | |
| ZenHotels.com |
| Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator 2023 | Yellow Zebra Safaris |
|---|---|
| Absolute Africa | |
| Audley Travel | |
| Expert Africa | |
| GoSafari | |
| Imagine Travel | |
| Mahlatini Luxury Travel | |
| Natural High Safaris | |
| True Travel |
| Europe's Leading Sustainable Tour Operator 2023 | Mahlatini Luxury Travel |
|---|---|
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Pura Aventura |
| Europe's Leading Tour Operator 2023 | Star Tours |
|---|---|
| ANEX Tour | |
| DERTOUR | |
| Enchanting Travels | |
| TUI Group | |
| Virgin Atlantic Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Agency 2023 | First Choice |
|---|---|
| CWT | |
| DERTOUR Reisebüro | |
| Flight Centre |
| Europe's Leading Travel Management Company 2023 | FCM Travel |
|---|---|
| BCD Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| GlobalStar Travel Management | |
| Gray Dawes Travel | |
| Midas Travel Management |
| Europe's Leading Wholesale Tour Operator 2023 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| BTO | |
| Cities+Tours | |
| Gadis | |
| Travel Partner |
Water
| Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2023 | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Color Line | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line |
| Europe's Leading Private Cruise Company 2023 | AllinBlusive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Blue Oyster Sailing | |
| Luxury Charter Group | |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | |
| Zoe Yacht Cruises, Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading River Cruise Company 2023 | DouroAzul |
|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | |
| Noble Caledonia | |
| Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection | |
| Viking River Cruises |
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